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2016 Hyundai Elantra

Published on:
24 Aug, 2016,
Author – IndianBlueBook

All New Hyundai Elantra

Everyone has that one favourite car which was once in production and when discontinued, they became disheartened. But with changing times, there are many new vehicles which are constantly being introduced into the market at regular intervals. The Hyundai Elantra was once a much loved car, and with its mighty comeback, the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, it’s going to capture the market with all its gusto once again. The long wait for the mid-sized sedan has finally come to an end. The South Korean automaker has introduced the new Elantra which presents itself with a new design and sleeker looks!

This extensively designed and styled Elantra with new generation looks which incorporate factors like edginess and boldness is priced at INR 12.99 lakh and goes all the way up to INR 19.19 lakh for the high- end variant. Speaking of variants, this car is going to come with 5 different variants - S, SX, SX AT, SX (O), and SX (O) AT. All of which are going to be available in both petrol and diesel options! With the price bracket and features of this car, some of its competitors in the Indian market are Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda Octavia and Toyota Corolla Altis among few others. Talking about features lets dive into few facts and features of the vehicle, which are sure to catch your attention and keep you on the edge of your seat!

For higher structural rigidity, the vehicle is made up of 53% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). This is a way to improve not only driving comfort but also handling on Indian roads.

In comparison to the old model, the new one is 20mm longer and 25mm wider. This definitely translates to more space and gives you a king-like feeling on the road!

When it comes to the exterior, the car is equipped with features such as projector headlamps, body colour OVRMs and door handles, LED position lights, door pocket lights, chrome radiator grille, large hexagonal front grille with chrome accents, fog lamps in the front bumper, alloy wheels, the rear features a LED split tail lamp and a boot which is redesigned among other features.

For added safety and comfort, some of the features are sunroof, rear parking sensors, side and curtain airbags, hill start assist; front ventilated seats, electronic stability control, and speed sensing auto door lock, as s standard ABS and EBD among many more.

The interiors of the car features an infotainment display system which can be linked to Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Unfortunately, this feature is made available only in vehicles which are above the SX version. All black interiors which encompass leather seats, navigation system, voice recognition, and the infotainment system.

Now, that I got your attention, don’t you think that’s a lot of features? All for your safety, comfort, convenience and experience!

Let’s get the wheel spinning and get down to what powers this mighty vehicle is equipped with:

Available in both petrol and diesel versions.

0L petrol engine and 1.6L diesel engine.

Petrol – 150BHP and a torque of 192Nm.

Diesel – 126BHP and a torque of 260Nm.

Transmission – 6-speed manual gearbox and 6-speed automatic gearbox.

The automatic version is available in the petrol version of the SX and SX (O) models and the SX (O) is the only model in the diesel line to get an AMT version.

Specifications

2016 Hyundai Elantra

Automaker

Hyundai

Year of Launch

2016

Body Type

Sedan

Engine Mill

2.0-litre Petrol 1.6-litre Diesel

Engine Capacity

1999cc; 1582cc

Variants

S, SX, SX AT, SX (O), SX (O) AT

Pricing

INR 12.99-19.99 lakhs

Transmission type

Manual and Automatic

Number of cylinders

4

Maximum power bhp @ rpm

147.4bhp @ 6500rpm ; 126.2bhp @ 4000rpm

Maximum torque Nm @ rpm

177.5Nm @ 4700rpm ; 259.9Nm @ 1900 to 2750rpm

Length

4610mm

Width

1800mm

Height

1450mm

Ground clearance

140mm

Wheelbase

2700mm

Boot space

420L

Kerb weight

1293kg

Gross weight

1800kg

Tire type

Tubeless

Seating capacity

5

Fuel tank capacity

56L

Fuel type

Petrol;Diesel

Mileage on highways

16.3 km/l ; 23.7 km/l

In city mileage

15 km/l; 22.5 km/l

Top speed

190 km/h

Acceleration 0-100kmph

15 seconds

Drive Train

FWD

Updated and Features Rich

Features

2016 Hyundai Elantra

Air conditioner

Yes

Heater

Yes

Power windows front

Yes

Power windows rear

Yes

Power steering

Yes

Airbags

Yes

ABS

Yes

Keyless entry

Yes

Central locking

Yes

Cruise control

Yes

USB & auxiliary input

Yes

Speakers

Yes

Bluetooth connectivity

Yes

GPS navigation

Yes

Automatic headlamps

Yes

Steering mounted audio

Yes

Rear parking sensor

Yes

Rear parking camera

Yes

Height adjustable driver seat

Yes

Automatic Climate control

Yes

The Elantra is in its 6th generation and ready to kick-start and hit the market and prove successful to the company. Hyundai has already come out with vehicles like the Creta which have captured the market and people’s hearts. With the umpteen features and new design and style, let’s see what the Elantra can do and how it will make an impact!